Stratus 2i Installation Guide
Stratus 2i Installation Guide 201-17 Appareo Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Stratus 2i Installation Guide. All content within is copyrighted by Appareo Systems, LLC, and may not be reprinted without permission. The content of this guide is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Appareo Systems, LLC. Appareo assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the information content contained in this guide. Unauthorized replication of this guide is prohibited. Appareo, Appareo Systems, Stratus, and the Appareo logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Appareo Systems, LLC. MITRE is a registered trademark of the MITRE Corporation. ipad, iphone, and ipod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Appareo Systems, LLC, 1810 NDSU Research Circle North, Fargo, ND 58102 USA. Revision Number Record of Revision Change Description Revision Date Inserted By 1.0 Initial release 05/20/1 CJW 1.1 CM 20415 07/17/1 AAL 1.2 Added BNC jack to blind mate adapter to parts list and Section 3 install instructions 10/12/1 AAL 2.0 Updated to include Stratus ES 9/05/17 AAL Page 2 of 7
1. Preparing for install This document is intended to help you determine the best method for installing Stratus 2i interface cables in an aircraft and connecting them to a Stratus ES or Stratus ESG. NOTE: For instructions for how to install Stratus ES/ESG, refer to the documentation provided with the transponder or in the Aviation Dealer Portal. Supplied components: Stratus 2i ADS-B In portable receiver Cradle Stratus 2i Pilot s Guide Power serial interface cable interface cable 9-pin D-Sub connector with mounting hardware BNC jack to blind mate adapter 2. Placing Stratus 2i in the aircraft Choose an installation location that provides for the best line-of-sight between the Stratus 2i and the ipad for optimal Wi-Fi communication. It is important for Stratus 2i to be installed in the orientation indicated by the Direction of Flight arrow on the receiver. Stratus 2i can be placed upside down or sideways, as long as the Direction of Flight arrow points in the correct direction. The provided cradle is an optional accessory to help secure Stratus 2i during flight. Mounting methods and locations can be determined by the installer or pilot. NOTE: The mounting holes in the Stratus 2i cradle are compatible with many RAM mounts. Page 3 of 7
3. Installing the interface cables NOTE: For instructions on installing Stratus ES/ESG, reference the Stratus ES/ESG Installation Instructions (Appareo document number 00840-000031 for TSO installations and 00840-000032 for STC installations). These documents can be found on the Aviation Dealer Portal. 1. Wire the 9 pin D-Sub connector to the transponder following the wiring diagram on Page 5, allowing for a maximum harness length of 3 feet. Use 20 gauge wire for this harness. 2. Mate this 9-pin D-Sub connector with the Stratus 2i power serial interface cable and secure using the thumb screws. 3. Attach the BNC blind mate adapter to the ADSB AUX hole on the transponder backplate. 4. Attach the BNC connector of the Stratus 2i interface cable to Stratus ES/ESG s ADSB AUX port. 5. Connect the remaining end of the power serial cable into the power port of Stratus 2i (marked by the power symbol).. Connect the remaining end of the Stratus 2i interface cable into the ADS-B port of Stratus 2i. Secure cables as necessary. 7. Power on the aircraft to ensure that Stratus 2i is receiving power. Refer to the LED indicator statuses on Page 7. 4. Configuring the transponder The transponder must be configured to allow for ADS-B In receiver information from the cockpit after Stratus 2i has been placed in the aircraft. 1. Enter into configuration mode on the transponder (while holding the FUNC key, press and release the PWR key). 2. Press FUNC or the arrow keys to navigate to the ADS-B Capability screen and press ENT. 3. Use the arrow keys to set the capability to UAT and 1090 ES (the frequencies Stratus 2i is capable of). 4. Press ENT. 5. Powering receiver on and off Once it is receiving aircraft power, Stratus 2i will automatically turn on. All LED indicators will briefly illuminate red and then green as the receiver powers on and auto-calibrates. If Stratus 2i is moved after being turned on, it must be re-calibrated in ForeFlight Mobile. Page 4 of 7
. Stratus ES to Stratus 2i Wiring Diagram STRATUS ES 37-DSUB 9-DSUB D-SUB AIRCRAFT POWER 1 2 AIRCRAFT POWER 2 21 AIRCRAFT GROUND 1 1 AIRCRAFT GROUND 2 20 28V LIGHTING BUS HI 15 14V LIGHTING BUS HI 33 EXTERNAL STANDBY 7 EXTERNAL SUPPRESS IN 14 EXTERNAL SUPPRESS I/0 32 RS232 EXTERNAL GPS 3 EXTERNAL GPS COMMON (GND) 18 EXTERNAL IDENT 25 EXTERNAL SQUAT SWITCH 2 ALTITUDE A1 9 ALTITUDE A4 10 ALTITUDE B2 11 ALTITUDE C1 12 ALTITUDE C4 13 ALTITUDE D4 27 ALTITUDE A2 28 ALTITUDE B1 29 ALTITUDE B4 30 ALTITUDE C2 31 5A WoW 11-33 VDC AIRCRAFT POWER TO LIGHT DIMMING BUS DME TRANSPONDER 2 OPTIONAL MUTUAL SUPPRESSION (ARINC 709) PARALLEL ALTITUDE ENCODER 9- DSUB IDENT INPUT OPTIONAL GPS SOURCE RS232 OUT COMMON GROUND PIN DESCRIPTION PIN 19 1 3 2 17 3 - - 4-5 23 RS232-TX AUX RS232-TX GPS 1PPS 7 - AIRCRAFT GROUND 8 - - 9 RS232-TX AUX RS232-TX GPS 1PPS 19 3 17 23 1 2 3 7 8 37 XPNDR ANTENNA XPNDR ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA IN (STRATUS ESG ONLY) (TNC) Guide: Black outline = applicable to Stratus 2i installation Page 5 of 7
7. Stratus ESG to Stratus 2i Wiring Diagram STRATUS ESG 37-DSUB 9-DSUB D-SUB PIN DESCRIPTION PIN AIRCRAFT POWER 1 AIRCRAFT POWER 2 AIRCRAFT GROUND 1 AIRCRAFT GROUND 2 28V LIGHTING BUS HI 14V LIGHTING BUS HI EXTERNAL STANDBY 2 21 1 20 15 33 7 5A 11-33 VDC AIRCRAFT POWER TO LIGHT DIMMING BUS 19 1 3 2 17 3 - - 4-5 23 RS232-TX AUX RS232-TX GPS 1PPS 7 18 AUX GROUND 8 - - 9 TRANSPONDER 2 EXTERNAL SUPPRESS IN EXTERNAL SUPPRESS I/0 14 32 DME MUTUAL SUPPRESSION (ARINC 709) EXTERNAL IDENT EXTERNAL SQUAT SWITCH 25 2 WoW IDENT INPUT Optional ALTITUDE A1 ALTITUDE A4 ALTITUDE B2 ALTITUDE C1 ALTITUDE C4 ALTITUDE D4 ALTITUDE A2 ALTITUDE B1 ALTITUDE B4 ALTITUDE C2 9 10 11 12 13 27 28 29 30 31 PARALLEL ALTITUDE ENCODER 9- DSUB RS232-TX AUX RS232-TX GPS 1PPS AUX GROUND 19 3 17 23 18 1 2 3 7 8 37 XPNDR ANTENNA XPNDR ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA IN (TNC) GPS ANTENNA Guide: Black outline = applicable to Stratus 2i installation Page of 7
8. LED indicator status Label Color Condition Indicated GPS Signal Green 3-D Lock Off Receiver is powered off. Power Green (pulsing) Receiver is powered on and operational. (indicated by No power is being received; receiver is Off power symbol) powered off. Green ADS-B FIS-B signal has been received from multiple towers in the past three seconds. ADS-B Signal Yellow ADS-B FIS-B signal has been received from one tower in the past three seconds. Off ADS-B FIS-B signal has not been received in the past three seconds. Briefly red and then green Receiver is powering on and calibrating. Red (flashing) Built-in-test failure. Contact support for assistance. Yellow (flashing) Installing firmware update. All indicators Yellow (solid) Applying firmware update. Green for two seconds Firmware update complete. Off for five seconds, then flashing green Power button is depressed. After 30 seconds, factory reset process will begin. Green to yellow to green Factory reset process is complete. 201-17 Appareo Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 7 of 7